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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a serious gamer, the Acer monitor's higher refresh rate and response time will provide a smoother experience, and its wider color gamut makes it better for digital photo editing. However, the Dell offers good image clarity and is more budget-friendly, making it suitable for everyday productivity and casual gaming. The choice depends on whether you prioritize advanced gaming features and image editing capabilities or are looking for a cost-effective option for general use. Keep in mind the Acer's price reflects its higher performance and features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
4.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$309
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) costs $309.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
5.0
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.4 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 75 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Dell S2721DS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $309 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1015:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 334 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 17.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 48 - 75 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
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Tech Radar
Ural Garrett | November 2021
"General users or casual PC gamers in need of a solid and affordable QHD monitor with a few extras may walk away satisfied with the Dell S2721D."
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